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BG62 KSN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,980 mi
Last recorded106,980 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 KSN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 106,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 96,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 90,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 86,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,191 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 86,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,523 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,036 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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BG62 KSN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG62 KSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG62 KSN registered?

BG62 KSN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BG62 KSN safe to buy?

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